xanthophyll

noun

xan·tho·phyll | \ ˈzan(t)-thə-ˌfil

Definition of xanthophyll

: any of several yellow to orange carotenoid pigments that are oxygen derivatives of carotenes especially : lutein

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These result from mutations in certain leaf cells that block the production of chlorophyll or xanthophylls — or both. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, "Why do some garden leaves turn green, white and yellow? Foliage decoded," 14 June 2019

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xanthophyll

noun

xan·tho·phyll | \ ˈzan-thə-ˌfil

: any of several neutral yellow to orange carotenoid pigments that are oxygen derivatives of carotenes especially : lutein